15 Questions
Which antibiotic is most likely to cause mental status changes in elderly patients with renal insufficiency?
Cefepime
Which antibiotic is associated with the highest risk of seizures if doses are not adjusted properly for renal function?
Imipenem
Which antibiotic can cause precipitation if administered with Calcium?
Ceftriaxone
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with G6PD deficiency due to the risk of hemolysis?
Sulfonamides
Which antibiotic is the first-line treatment for Pneumocystis Jirovecii in HIV-infected individuals?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic class inhibits translocation during translation?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic has a disulfiram-like reaction if alcohol is consumed during treatment?
Metronidazole
Which antibiotic is known for causing peripheral neuropathy, seizures, and C.difficile colitis, especially in children under 18 years old?
Fluoroquinolones
Which antibiotic treats anaerobic infections above the diaphragm?
Lincosamides
Which antibiotic is noted for inducing peptidyl transferase site blockage?
Chloramphenicol
Which drug is used to treat impetigo?
Mupirocin
Which TB drug works best at acidic pH?
Pyrazinamide
What is the main role of Rifampin in tuberculosis treatment?
Induces CYP450 enzymes
Which antibiotic causes red-green color blindness as a potential adverse effect?
Ethambutol
Which antibiotic inhibits arabinosyltransferase?
Ethambutol
Test your knowledge of antibiotics and their adverse effects with this quiz. Identify bactericidal and bacteriostatic agents, aminoglycosides, macrolides, beta-lactam antibiotics, and other drug classes. Explore adverse reactions such as hypersensitivity, interstitial nephritis, and seizures.
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